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Man due in court after ‘attempted murder’ of two police officers

Man due in court after ‘attempted murder’ of two police officers

One of the male officers suffered a serious stab wound to the neck.

Women ‘fearful of going out’ in village where Nicola Bulley vanished

Women ‘fearful of going out’ in village where Nicola Bulley vanished

The 45-year-old mother-of-two disappeared last Friday while walking her dog near the River Wyre in Lancashire.

Steven Bartlett-founded Social Chain agrees £7.7m sale to rival

Steven Bartlett-founded Social Chain agrees £7.7m sale to rival

Social and digital media group Brave Bison announced on Friday that it had struck a deal to buy Social Chain.

Openreach’s fibre broadband discounts do not raise competition concerns – Ofcom

Openreach’s fibre broadband discounts do not raise competition concerns – Ofcom

Network rivals argued that Openreach was using its dominant market position to price out smaller infrastructure companies.

How will the latest rail strikes affect each train operator?

How will the latest rail strikes affect each train operator?

Train driver members of Aslef and the RMT unions are walking out in a long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions

India Willoughby: Toxic transgender debate is driven by media misinformation

India Willoughby: Toxic transgender debate is driven by media misinformation

The Loose Women host said it was ‘just horrible’ to be painted as ‘dangerous to society and unwanted’ by non-trans commentators.

What the papers say – February 3

What the papers say – February 3

The heartache of a missing mum’s family features among the front pages.

Fraudulent travel agent who pretended to have cancer jailed for nine years

Fraudulent travel agent who pretended to have cancer jailed for nine years

Lyne Barlow admitted a string of charges involving hundreds of victims.

Health Secretary leads roundtable in bid to find cure for motor neurone disease

Health Secretary leads roundtable in bid to find cure for motor neurone disease

Steve Barclay sat down with researchers, charities and patients.

Duke and Duchess of Sussex among those present as Ellen DeGeneres renews vows

Duke and Duchess of Sussex among those present as Ellen DeGeneres renews vows

The TV talk show host was surprised with the gesture by de Rossi on Tuesday, as part of an event to celebrate her 50th birthday party.

Trains between Scotland and England to be severely disrupted in latest strike

Trains between Scotland and England to be severely disrupted in latest strike

Just two operators will run services between Scotland and England on Friday as Aslef and RMT members walk out for another day of strike action.

British Gas under pressure to outline compensation for ‘mistreated’ customers

British Gas under pressure to outline compensation for ‘mistreated’ customers

Energy minister Graham Stuart has asked Centrica to explain how it will ‘redress’ customers, while Ofgem has called for ‘action, not warm words’.

Raab faces new bully claim over ‘abusive attack’ on anti-Brexit activist

Raab faces new bully claim over ‘abusive attack’ on anti-Brexit activist

Gina Miller alleges the deputy PM ‘was aggressive and intimidating, and I was bullied and demeaned’.

Parole Board due to release serial rapist despite opposition from Dominic Raab

Parole Board due to release serial rapist despite opposition from Dominic Raab

Andrew Barlow, formerly known as Andrew Longmire, is due to be released from jail despite an appeal against this by the Justice Secretary.

Humza Yousaf: Recovery of Scotland’s NHS will take ‘years’

Humza Yousaf: Recovery of Scotland’s NHS will take ‘years’

Scotland’s health secretary has said it would take “years” for the NHS to recover from the impact of Covid, but said progress had been made.

Have hope: Sunak says he can get the economy growing this year

Have hope: Sunak says he can get the economy growing this year

Mr Sunak, in an interview with Piers Morgan for TalkTV, insisted he could deliver the five priorities he has set for the nation.

Grant Shapps urges suppliers to stop ‘outrageous’ forced meter fittings

Grant Shapps urges suppliers to stop ‘outrageous’ forced meter fittings

The Business Secretary called on energy companies to suspend the practice, following a meeting between BEIS and British Gas representatives.

John Lydon ‘shaking’ ahead of bid to become Ireland’s Eurovision entry

John Lydon ‘shaking’ ahead of bid to become Ireland’s Eurovision entry

Ireland’s song contest representative will be selected on Friday night from six competitors, including the ex-Sex Pistol.

Scammer jailed for trying to steal £2.1m left by friend to air ambulance charity

Scammer jailed for trying to steal £2.1m left by friend to air ambulance charity

Stewart Pearman, 75, forged a letter to solicitors claiming to be from a woman who had been a friend for 25 years.

Mason Greenwood ‘relieved’ after attempted rape and assault charges dropped

Mason Greenwood ‘relieved’ after attempted rape and assault charges dropped

The Crown Prosecution Service discontinued the case against the 21-year-old on Thursday.

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